Public Information Request Form
I would like to be provided with:
Public Information Only
If you choose this option, you agree to allow TCEQ to withhold, without requiring an Attorney General
ruling, information that TCEQ determines to be confidential or otherwise excepted from disclosure under
the Public Information Act (see Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 552.101-552.158).
Public and Confidential Information
If you choose this option, TCEQ will provide you with the public information and will request an Attorney
General ruling for the information that TCEQ determines to be confidential or otherwise excepted from
disclosure under the Public Information Act (see Tex. Gov’t Code § 552.301), which could take 60
business days or more (see Tex. Gov’t Code § 552.306).
In what format would like to receive the requested information?
Electronically via FTPS
If you do not have an existing FTPS account, you can request one by following these instructions:
1. From https://ftps.tceq.texas.gov/index.php, select the Sign up a new accoun t button.
2. Enter the required information and select Submit.
3. An email will be sent to the email address you provided. Follow the instructions in the email to set
your password.
On a CD
Mailing address must be provided.
Paper copies
Mailing address must be provided.
Personal Inspection
Appointment must be scheduled in advance.
Other
Please describe:
Data
only? If you select YES, you agree to allow TCEQ to ONLY provide electronic data.
Yes
No
Do you need the documents certified?
Yes (There is a 50-cent charge for each certification prepared.)
No
Cost Information
The TCEQ charges for the costs of responding to Open Records requests in accordance with state
law. If the estimated cost to fulfill your request:
• is $40 or less, we will fulfill your request and provide you with an invoice. If requested,
as a courtesy we will provide an estimate before we fulfill your request.
• exceeds $40, before we fulfill your request we will provide you with an estimate, which
you must accept in writing.
• exceeds $100, before we initiate fulfillment of your request you must pay a 50% deposit.
NOTICE: Individuals are entitled to request and review their personal information that the agency
gathers on its forms. They may also have any errors in their information corrected. To review
such information, contact us at (512) 239-3282.
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